Enron, Late Capitalism and Toxic Masculinities

A Symposium on Power, Gender and Performativity

In addition to Texas Theatre and Dance's production of Lucy Prebble's ENRON, we are pleased to present a series of discussions and workshops surrounding the topics of capitalism, identity, gender and performance in an effort to better understand the magnitude of the Enron scandal. 

All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited. 
All events take place in the F. Loren Winship Drama Building (WIN) unless otherwise noted.

R.S.V.P. required for the 1:30 p.m. event, A Workshop on Performing Gender. 

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Enron, Power, Gender and Industry at UT and Beyond
WIN 1.108

Distinguished panelists from The University of Texas at Austin discuss masculinity, the culture of Enron and how gender, class and sexuality are addressed in different disciplines and industries. 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Performing Controversy: True Events, Corporate Funding and Performing Identities
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Panelists from UT Austin's Women's and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies, Voices Against Violence and Houston's Alley Theatre discuss the true events portrayed in ENRON, funding of the arts and the performance of identity on stage. 

1:30 - 3:15 p.m. | A Workshop on Performing Gender
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Join Austin-based artists for an interactive and engaging workshop on gender and performance. Come dressed in clothes you can comfortably move in. R.S.V.P.

2:00 - 3:15 p.m. | Gender, Performance and Art: A custom gallery experience at the Blanton Museum of Art
Blanton Museum of Art

ENRON dramaturgs Christine Gwillim, Performance as Public Practice Ph.D. candidate and Williford Fellow at the Blanton Museum of Art and Kara Mavers, Performance as Public Practice M.A. candidate and Graduate Teaching Fellow at the Blanton Museum of Art, provide a guided tour of the art in the Blanton Museum of Art focusing on representations of gender. This event takes place at the Blanton Museum of Art. 

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Reflecting and Brainstorming: Inclusive Practices and Strategies for Theatre and Dance
WIN 1.108

Invited guest speakers and UT Austin Theatre and Dance community members have a round table discussion on practices and strategies for inclusion in theatre and dance. This discussion will be shaped by those in attendance and everyone is welcome to participate. 

For general inquiries and accessibility requests, please contact Texas Theatre and Dance at 512-471-5793 or theatreanddance@utexas.edu.

Click here for more information about Texas Theatre and Dance's production of ENRON.